Today River Parks Executive Director Jeff Edwards is taking on a challenge that no rider has attempted at Turkey Mountain: 110 miles of mountain bike riding in a single day. (No joke!)
Edwards will attempt this incredible task as part of the “One Tough Turkey” fundraising event. He hopes to raise funding support from those who have pledged a dollar amount per mile to fuel his mission and to rally the Tulsa community behind the future BOK Hub Visitor Center at Turkey Mountain.
Financial literacy can help people weather the difficulties of economy and be prepared for temporary economic downturns and periods of great growth.
But what are we doing to help future generations build prosperity? Not enough, it would seem from a recent report by WalletHub. For example, we ended 2025 with nearly $1.39 trillion in total credit card debt, and nearly 2 in 5 Americans say they will have more credit card debt by the end of 2026. Of states, Oklahoma appears at the bottom of the states list, the forty-ninth least financially literate.
Monday, March 30, Second Lady Usha Vance announced the launch of her podcast: “Storytime with the Second Lady.” The first episode featured the Second Lady reading The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Later podcast episodes will feature special guest readers including celebrities, children’s authors, athletes, veterans, musicians, and more. The first show is embedded in this story.
Each April, Uncle Sam claims a portion of the previous year’s earnings. Because the tax code is so complex, it can be difficult for the average person to understand exactly how they’re affected. One helpful measure that simplifies things is the “tax burden.” Unlike tax rates, which can differ significantly depending on an individual’s situation, tax burden looks at the share of total personal income that residents pay in state and local taxes. This burden isn’t the same across the United States.
“It’s easy to be dismayed at tax time when you see just how much of your income you lose. Living in a state with a low tax burden can alleviate some of that stress. Some states charge no income tax or no sales tax, although all states have some form of property taxes and excise taxes,” said Chip Lupo, WalletHub Analyst
Politics has been part of my life for a long time now. I’ve worked on campaigns, balanced budgets, and watched Washington debate programs line by line, year after year. Experience has taught me that policy decisions rarely stay in Washington. They show up in people’s homes, in their routines, and in the way that families manage everyday life. That’s especially true when it comes to health care.
